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Chrystalla Mouza serves as Dean of the College of Education and Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, holding the Edward William and Jane Marr Gutgsell Professorship. Her leadership extends across educational technology, teacher preparation, and computational thinking initiatives that bridge research and practice in K-16 settings.
Mouza's research focuses on computational thinking development, equitable computer science education, and technology integration in teacher preparation. She has established herself as a leading voice in educational technology through numerous publications, grant-funded projects, and leadership roles in national initiatives. Her work particularly emphasizes broadening participation in computing and developing effective professional development models for educators.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on computational thinking across disciplines, with particular attention to music-computing integration, physical computing environments, and culturally responsive approaches to computer science education. Her research consistently addresses equity issues in computing education while exploring innovative pedagogical approaches that engage diverse learners.
- National Technology Leadership Summit organizer and contributor
- Editor of Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education
- Principal investigator on NSF-funded computing education projects
Mouza actively mentors future educators and researchers while leading one of the nation's premier Colleges of Education. Her work connects university-based research with practical applications in K-12 classrooms through numerous school-university partnerships that support teacher development and student learning.
